Curious Iowa explores Iowa conservationists and parks
The Gazette revisits four Iowa conservationists who shaped the state parks system. Historian Rebecca Conard notes early views of natural resources as economic tools and the shift toward scientific study. Jerome Thompson, former state curator, reflects on preservation responsibilities and academia guiding conservation efforts.
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Congress moves to kill new nursing home staffing mandates
Senators Fischer and Lankford push the Protecting Rural Seniors Access to Care Act to overturn federal nursing home staffing rules as part of broader Medicaid spending cuts. House support from Fischbach and Feenstra adds momentum, with $22 billion projected Medicaid/Medicare costs over a decade and a House budget plan seeking $880 billion in Medicaid cuts to fund other priorities.
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Cost to reach Gulf dead zone goals set at 7 billion annually
West Virginia University and partner researchers estimate an annual seven billion dollar cost to meet EPA targets for reducing the Gulf of Mexico dead zone by decreasing nitrogen runoff from Mississippi and Atchafalaya basins. The study, funded by NSF, says benefits may exceed costs when including upstream ecosystem improvements.
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